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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.44 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.44 and 69.98 is: 104.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.44 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.44 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.44 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 24,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.83/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.98

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